Lillyn Teh Endeavour Scholarship

Established in 2024, the objective of the Lillyn Teh Endeavour Scholarship is to motivate outstanding undergraduates at the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) with a second major offered by the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) and undergraduates at the LKCSB with a second major offered by SCIS of the University to spur them on to greater heights of academic excellence and to accord appropriate recognition to the recipients of the Scholarship for their accomplishments in both Technology and Business.

• Full‑time incoming freshmen
• Enrolled in:
  the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) and pursuing a second major offered by Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), or
  Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) and pursuing a second major offered by the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)
• Primarily open to Singapore Citizens
  In exceptional cases, Singapore Permanent Residents or international students may be considered, subject to donor approval and the availability of suitable candidates
• Good academic results (minimum cumulative GPA 3.40)
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with involvement in co‑curricular activities (CCA) and/or community service

• Annual value: S$21,500
• Tenure: Up to 4 academic years, subject to continued fulfilment of the required criteria
• Total value: S$86,000 (applicable towards subsidised tuition fees and study‑related expenses)

• Submission of a personal essay during the admission process
• Commitment to fulfilling a fast‑track global exposure Course Unit (CU) under a potential paid internship programme in a global city
• Scholarship recipients are encouraged to:
  Provide mentorship to junior Scholarship recipients and support the development of their leadership capabilities
  Attend, participate in, and support social and mentoring events organised for Scholarship recipients
  Continue to support mentoring and networking initiatives for Scholarship recipients after graduation, where practicable
• Scholarship is bond-free
• The Recipient must not hold any other awards of similar nature during the tenure of the Award, except with the prior written approval of the University

If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please indicate your interest in the Scholarship section of the online application form for admission. There is no separate scholarship application form. 

https://admissions.smu.edu.sg/admissions-requirements

Office of Admissions and Financial Assistance
Email: admissions@smu.edu.sg

Dr Lillyn Teh has long been a strong advocate for education as the cornerstone of shaping future pathways for young individuals. With her background in Finance and Computer Science, both as an academic and a practitioner with diverse industry experience, she has witnessed how the blending of the two disciplines has provided unique perspectives, facilitating the application of different tools and concepts to classic problems and new challenges.

Dr Teh was very fortunate to have benefitted from her parents' strong support and encouragement for her own educational journey and wishes to give back by enabling access to quality education which can help to realise the full potential of young people.

She believes very strongly that education is a catalyst for social mobility and economic prosperity and supports meaningful learning opportunities and initiatives that encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Dr Teh is committed to making a significant and lasting impact on individuals and communities in the University's educational journey, and seeks to make a difference in building a brighter future for generations to come.

Dr Teh was an educator and taught at two American universities before joining the private sector, including managing one of the largest US pension fund and responsible for US$60b in global equities. She is currently happily retired.